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1 Introduction Chapter 10 Questions
Vocabulary Square Target Word Definition in your own words Example Picture Introduction Chapter 10 Questions Who is Alfred Wegener. What did he do? Describe the fossil evidence that supports the theory of continental drift. What climatic evidence supports the theory of continental drift? What evidence in rock formation supports the theory of continental drift? Describe the process of sea floor spreading. Which rock layers are older?

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Target Word Definition in your own words Example Picture Vocabulary Square Target Word Definition in your own words Example Picture

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